Corridor chase ends with arrest of Victor Wicher in two counties
Victor Wicher, 25, of 812 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, faces multiple charges after leading police on a Friday night chase across two counties. The pursuit began after officers responded to a disturbance and a police helicopter tracked the vehicle. Stop sticks deflated all four tires before Wicher was taken to Linn County Jail on suspicion of second offense operating while intoxicated and related offenses.
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Two-Vehicle Crash Injures Child Passenger In Vinton
A 6-year-old girl from Vinton treated and released after a Saturday two-car crash at a busy intersection. Kendra Peterson sustained minor injuries as a passenger in James Peterson’s vehicle. James Peterson, 47, also of Vinton, turned onto Collins Road NE causing a collision with Beverly Long, 38, of Robins traveling northbound.
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Trial delayed again for Nancy Listman theft case
Nancy Listman 53 of Watkins faces first degree theft charges over more than 313000 dollars from Science Station. Her trial is reset to March 6 after originally set for Monday. An internal audit traced missing funds to May 2002 through July 2004.
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Light Snow Possible Tonight as Warm Weekend Expected
A KCRG forecast notes light snow possible tonight and Monday morning with low temperatures in the low 30s, still above average. Southwest winds could push temperatures into the upper 40s Tuesday through Thursday, bringing milder weather after Monday.
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Rebuilding New Orleans Through Red Cross Efforts After Katrina
Iowa City writer describes Red Cross relief in New Orleans from Metairie office. Volunteers deliver meals, water, cleaning supplies and provide mental health support as Lower Ninth Ward residents begin to return.
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Iowa misunderstood as questions color this survey
Mike Deupree argues the Iowa Poll shows Americans know little about Iowa and care little where it sits. He notes 43 percent misidentify Iowa’s location and a third miss Des Moines, while suggesting people should know basics but not worry about outsiders’ opinions.
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